How many parts are in an m16a1? I have asked so many people and they all say it consist of five main parts. I want to know how many little springs, bolts, screws,levers, everything little thing inside one!

There are several more parts in a true "M-16A1" than there are in an AR-15...all associated with the auto select and auto sear mechanisms.

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Well just guessing there must be about 80 parts if you count all the pins, etc.

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A full auto has a sear sear spring and sear pin extra. Three round burst also has an extra spring and burst activator if im not mistaken

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